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Busch Gardens to close SandSerpent coaster for new experience

Guests can experience attraction through July 9

SandSerpent, one of the 10 roller coasters at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, will be retired to make way for an exciting new addition to the park’s Pantopia area (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay)

TAMPA, Fla. – Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced Thursday it plans to retire its “SandSerpent” roller coaster next month.

The “wild-mouse” style roller coaster located in the Pantopia area of the park has been in operation for the last 19 years.

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The attraction climbs five stories as it zips around curves, drops, and corkscrews, the park’s website described. The theme park said guests can experience the family attraction one last time through July 9. Busch Gardens said it plans to bring in a new exciting addition in the future.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Members receive exclusive early morning access to ride SandSerpent from June 30 through July 4.

Guests can learn more about the extended park hours during Summer Nights and special offers by visiting BuschGardensTampa.com.

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